Audit Manager

About us:

HLB Mann Judd is a leading award-winning chartered accounting and advisory firm. Through natural growth, our firm has become one of Sydney's highly regarded "mid-sized, people focused" accounting and advisory practices. We deliver a wide range of Advisory and financial services in addition to audit, accounting, and taxation services to private and publicly listed companies, family businesses, not for profit organisations and individuals.

We are a proud member of HLB International, a top 10 global advisory and accounting network that offers flexibility, creativity, and a dynamic approach. Through the power of 40,831 professionals across 156 countries, we combine local expertise and global capabilities to serve client needs. We are part of the Australasian Association firms with representation throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. HLB has a history of innovation, collaboration and is dedicated to helping clients grow across borders.

We are particularly proud of our awards and recognition. Most recently, we were named Finalist for the Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) category at the 2025 Client Choice Awards. HLB Mann Judd has a long track record of successes at the awards since 2012 – a testament to our great people delivering great results

Our tagline, 'together we make it happen,' recognises that our people are the firm's strongest asset.

The role:

Our Sydney office, which is made up of over 200 staff and 23 partners, is looking for an Assistant Manager and Manager to join our Assurance Division.

Due to growth and the expansion in the range of assurance services delivered by the team, we are looking for dynamic assurance professionals who want the opportunity to work within a high performing team to service a high calibre portfolio of clients.

There are opportunities for exposure to assurance engagements over climate related financial disclosures and other areas.

Your day-to-day will provide you the opportunity to supervise and project manage the delivery of a portfolio of assurance engagements. You will demonstrate your technical competence, client service skills and staff management to deliver high quality assurance outcomes in an efficient and effective manner. You will provide guidance to your team and look for opportunities to enhance your relationship with clients and add value.

The role involves:

• Working with teams to deliver a range of assurance engagements across a diverse client base
• Project managing the execution of assurance engagements from planning through to completion.
• Being curious and alert to risk management.
• Demonstrating resilience.
• Commercial awareness of engagement economics with input to project budgets, resource allocation and client management.
• Collaboratively engaging with your team(s) to elevate team competence and improve productivity.
• Research and application of financial reporting and assurance knowledge to address complex financial reporting and audit matters.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Innovative and alert to the use of technology and other opportunities to continue to evolve and enhance our service delivery.
• Working collaboratively with Partners to identify opportunities to expand and evolve the commercial offerings of the Firm.

Our Audit & Assurance division has over 60 people and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to experience and progress through various career pathways.

The successful applicant will also have:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in an audit/assurance environment
• Demonstrated experience in completing financial statement audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• CA or CPA qualified
• Well-developed project management skills
• Well-developed and effective written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and provide leadership to junior team members.
• Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the delivery of high-quality client service.
• You act with integrity and show care for the people you work with

Why HLB Mann Judd?

Our culture reflects our dedication to continual learning and development, career opportunities and employee & life wellbeing. Some of our benefits include:

Benefits of the role:

• Fulltime Permanent Position.
• Competitive market-based remuneration.
• A supportive team environment with training and development opportunities.
• Convenient office location in Barangaroo.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Dress for your day policies.
• A comprehensive wellbeing program including access to our EAP, discounted health insurance, lunchtime sports teams, flu shots and health screens.
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave option.
• Client and employee referral bonus and service awards.
• Regular program of cultural and social functions.
• CSR and Volunteering opportunities.

At HLB Mann Judd, our values reflect the culture of our firm. Our exceptional people are experts at what they do. We have invested in the best people and have robust tools and processes to support them so they can provide value to you.

To apply:

If you feel you meet the above criteria, and seeking a role that offers opportunity for personal growth, apply now

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check as part of our reference checking process.

Disclaimer: HLB Mann Judd does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. HLB Mann Judd is not responsible for any fees related to any form of introduction nor unsolicited resumes.